Essential oil of peppermint peppery properties and application in cosmetology. How to use mint oil for skin of the face, lips, body?

The article describes how to usefully use essential oil of peppermint. Recipes for masks and facial mint creams based on essential oil of peppermint are given, as well as how peppermint oil is used in cosmetology

Peppermint has long been used in the medicine of East and West. It is a part of cosmetics.

In the tombs of the pharaohs and the tombs of the Roman emperors, archeologists found the dried leaves and stems of this plant considered to be the best means for normalizing the digestive tract

Useful properties of mint

• Peppermint helps with severe skin inflammations, with its excessive fat content
• Mint essential oil is an antiseptic with the abilityhigh quality and deep cleansing pores
• Mint oil with its surprising soothing odor tones and invigorates
• Fresh vegetative part of the plant is used infood, and
• extracts and oils are added to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and perfumes.
• Mint has a pleasant aroma that gives off cold.

Mint oil fully reveals the merits of fresh mint

The effect of essential oil of mint

• Even in the works of Hippocrates and Avicenna mentioned plant that has healing properties and has a beneficial effect on the psychological state of a person
• After a cup of tea with mint leaves irritation, a person calms
• Oil raises energy forcesand strengthens the immune system
• Menthol, extracted from essential oil, is present in products that help maintain fresh breath: chewing rubbersdental lotions
• Peppermint is able to slow down hair growth by reducing the number of male hormones, because it is used in depilation, shaving

The aroma oil is obtained after steam distillation of the dried flowers, and not the entire vegetative part of the plant, as in the production of other essential oils.
The final liquid product of a yellowish hue, sometimes acquires a light green color, with a bright, sharp aroma, in which cold mint and warm camphoric notes closely intertwine

The healing properties of mint essential oil

The soothing effect and pleasant spicy aroma are not all useful properties of mintoil.

• With essential oil, asthenic disorder can be alleviated, which is manifested by dizziness, nausea
• Peppermint relieves heartburn
• , as well as a number of disorders and diseases.

What diseases are peppermint used for?

• toothache
• heartburn attack
• gastric cramps
• heart pain, menstrual
• of the upper respiratory tract infection
• with periodontal disease;the appearance of odor from the mouth
• with nervous exhaustion, exhaustion
• when acne appears, couperose
• when caring for aging and aging skin, as well as with inflammations

Mint oil in cosmetology

Aromasla, which are obtained from flowering crops, have been widely used in cosmetology. Among them is peppermint oil from the family of clear-eyed( Lamiaceae) containing menthol.

• Mint oil quickly removes skin irritation,
• improves its protective functions,
• eliminates bacterial dermatitis,
• narrows the pores and
• regulates the operation of sebaceous glands to owners of too oily skin.
• But if you have dry skin, the use of mint aroma helps keep moisture in the skin.
• Cooling properties of oil in the field of cosmetology and the ability to use it improve the blood circulation used to smooth skin color,
• to remove fatigue and
• skin improvement in the initial stage of eczema
• Aroma mass can cope with unaesthetic vascular and capillary patterns on the skin, acne

Mint oilcontraindications

Mint oil does not apply to allergens, but requires careful use of
When can not use mint oil:

• for children under 7 years old
• for diseases of the nasopharynx, lungs, bronchitis
• to those who undergo a course of homeopathic procedures( oil can cancel the action of homeopathic drugs)
• before bedtime( oil renders an invigorating effect)
• pregnant and nursing
• prone to allergies or
• to those with sensitiveskin( you need to test for sensitivity: smear an oil drop on the elbow bend, in the wrist area, check for an allergic reaction the next day)

Aromatic bath with mint oil, use

Warm water in a duet with mint has a fantastically relaxing effect on the body.

Just a few drops of mint aroma oil or a mixture of essential oils can drive away anxiety, strengthen immunity, improve health.

After water procedures with mint aromatic oil, the skin is cleansed, toned, rejuvenated.

The life-giving mint aroma acts on the upper respiratory tract similarly to inhalation, while dissolving in water, oil penetrates into the skin faster.

Each life situation requires the selection of a certain aroma that will show the necessary therapeutic properties

RECIPE 1: aroma ( for relaxation and calm after a busy day): the first procedure with mint aromatic oil should be done with a little essential oil of mint( not more3 drops).The oil is dissolved in the emulsifier. Further for the bath it is possible to increase the amount of oil to 7 drops
RECIPE 2: aromatic , which will help to recover after a light hangover: dissolve in cream, milk, honey or kefir and pour into the water a mixture of aromatic oils of grapefruit, orange, mint. You can add the oils of sage, thyme, rosemary
RECIPE 3: tonic azerniny : pour 100 grams of dried mint with hot water( 8 glasses).After 20 minutes strain and pour the resulting infusion into a bath with warm water.

Aromavanna removes fatigue, rejuvenates. After the bath, the metabolism is stimulated

To achieve a deep relaxation, the aroma is completed by drinking tea brewed on herbs

Use of mint oil for facial skin

Mint aroma oil is an excellent cleanser.

If you prepare a mask with mint, it will quickly remove the irritation of the skin, improve blood circulation. After the procedure, the skin on the face is leveled, refreshed, the color improves and the tone is lightened.

With the constant use of peppermint, wrinkles will not appear prematurely.

Mint aroma oil is ideal for oily skin care.

Meanwhile, the oil is equally healthy, and on combined skin , as well as prone to various rashes.

If the skin is dry , the oil must be used with other components that moisturize and additionally feed

Masks with facial mint oil

RECIPE 1: skin cleanser
Action: cleans and increases elasticity, the skin acquires freshness, heals
Ingredients:
Peppermint essential oil - 4-5 drops;
1 h / l honey
Preparation of : the oil is dripped into a spoonful of honey, dissolved in a glass of water and frozen in ice molds in the refrigerator. Tonic mint ice cubes clean the face twice a day, after washing.
RECIPE 2: mask refreshing
Action: the skin after the mask acquires a healthy appearance, and small wrinkles are smoothed
Ingredients :
Peppermint oil - 4 drops;
Boiled and cooled oat porridge - 3 items / l
How to apply : combine oil with the porridge. Apply to the decollete area, face. Mask of oatmeal porridge applied no more than 2 times during the week

Mint oil from acne - masks

If punctually to apply mint oil to the problem skin of the face, acne, acne, skin inflammations will stop bothering
RECIPE: acne mask
Ingredients:
Blueclay - 15 g
Mineral water - 2 st / l
Essential oil of mint - 3 drops
Essential oils of yarrow, lavender, sage - 1 drop
Preparation and use of : dissolve the clay with water, add drop by drop all the oils. Mix until mixture of creamy consistency is obtained. Thin layer to put on face, remove after 15 minutes. Wash with warm water

Mint oil for lips

Peppermint oil gives plumpness and brightness to the lips, and also has a rejuvenating effect. Aroma butter is also an excellent tool for preventing the onset of herpes

RECIPE 1 shine to increase the volume of : 5 drops of peppermint oil into the petroleum jelly and add 4-5 drops of almond oil. Mix in the tube of petroleum jelly. Apply

RECIPE 2: with a drop of mint oil to the lips, which will increase the blood flow and create an additional volume for 2-3 hours.

Mint oil for feet

Mint oil has anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, for tired, swollen feet, disinfecting and cleansing baths are used.
RECIPE 1:
Ingredients:
Essential oil of peppermint - 5 drops;
Eucalyptus essential oil - 7 drops;
Essential oil of tea tree - 7 drops
Preparation: it is necessary to mix the oil and pour the resulting mixture into a basin full of hot water. Lower the legs into the pelvis and wait for the water to cool. After that, do not wipe the feet
RECIPE mint scrub
Ingredients:
English or sea salt - 4 st / l;
soybean oil or any other vegetable - 2 st / l;
essential oil of peppermint - 8 drops
Application of : mix the salt with soybean oil and add 8 drops of peppermint oil. Scrub relieves spasms and gives tired legs relief
RECIPE 2 : 4-5 drops of peppermint essential oil mixed with a small amount of honey, bran, salt or sea salt. Add the resulting mixture to the foot bath. This procedure perfectly cools, refreshes and tones

Contraindications to the use of mint oil

It is absolutely impossible to use peppermint oil for treatment and conduction of health procedures for people with individual mint intolerance.
It is easy to detect if there is severe burning, redness, irritation of the skin. With any deviations from the procedures with mint oil,

will have to be abandoned. How to use mint oil in cosmetology: advice and feedback

Folk medicine and reviews of those who experienced the beneficial effects of peppermint testify that essential oil helps to improve the general condition of the body. But besides this, it is an excellent cosmetic product, possessing a whole range of properties necessary in the field of cosmetology.

The main thing is not to use oil for insomnia, allergies, with sensitive skin

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